Master of Business Administration in Finance Online
Emerge as a financial leader with an advanced understanding of both domestic and international finance.
Overview
Add career value with our MBA in Finance online
Startups, entrepreneurial ventures, e-commerce, and overall globalization have reshaped the market and created a pressing need for qualified finance leaders who understand today’s dynamic international environment. Affordable and IACBE-accredited, the MBA Finance online program prepares you with key insights into financial analytical tools, portfolio management, capital sourcing, valuation, and more.
Explore global finance, including purchasing power parity and the functions and structure of the foreign exchange market. Learn how to prepare and interpret financial analysis for managers, lenders, and diverse investors, such as angel investors, venture capitalists, and financial institutions.
Upon completion of this finance program, you will be prepared for a wide range of career opportunities such as:
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analytics Specialist
- Management Consultant
- Operations Analyst
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analytics Specialist
- Management Consultant
- Operations Analyst
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will be able to understand the goals for international financial management, explain purchasing power parity and the functions and structure of the foreign exchange market, and identify the various types of securities available in the market
- Students will be able to integrate and apply financial theories of valuation (risk and return) of portfolio management and efficient markets
- Students will be able to develop financial analytical tools useful for managers, investors, and lenders
- Students will be able to identify and utilize long range planning for capital sourcing growth of the enterprise and harvesting the venture, analyze and interpret investment information from various sources (both traditional and electronic, and identify key market participants including angel investors, venture capitalists and financial institutions)
- Students will be able to understand the goals for international financial management, explain purchasing power parity and the functions and structure of the foreign exchange market, and identify the various types of securities available in the market
- Students will be able to integrate and apply financial theories of valuation (risk and return) of portfolio management and efficient markets
- Students will be able to develop financial analytical tools useful for managers, investors, and lenders
- Students will be able to identify and utilize long range planning for capital sourcing growth of the enterprise and harvesting the venture, analyze and interpret investment information from various sources (both traditional and electronic, and identify key market participants including angel investors, venture capitalists and financial institutions)
Upon completion of this finance program, you will be prepared for a wide range of career opportunities such as:
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analytics Specialist
- Management Consultant
- Operations Analyst
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analytics Specialist
- Management Consultant
- Operations Analyst
Accreditation
MBA programs at Fitchburg State are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
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Tuition
Experience the value of our affordable tuition
Our MBA in Finance online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Finance | $436 | $1,308 | $13,080 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Keep these key deadlines in mind
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer A | 5/20/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/13/24 | 5/14/24 |
| Summer B | 7/10/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/24/24 | 7/1/24 | 7/2/24 |
| Fall A | 9/5/24 | 8/6/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/27/24 | |
| Fall B | 10/29/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/22/24 |
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Admissions
Gather these admission materials for the MBA in Finance online
At Fitchburg State, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA in Finance online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
- Resume detailing professional experience
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved
All concentrations are eligible for the dual concentration option; additional course charges will apply
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Courses
Preview the curriculum for the MBA in Finance online
For the MBA in Finance online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of advanced course requirements, 9 hours of required accounting concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.
Students must take the following courses, plus one 3 Credit elective from any of the available MBA Concentrations
Note: Students cannot re–use a course that was already taken to satisfy elective requirements
